Epi 221: The Return of Philip Mortlock

As we embark on our 6th year as a podcast, it’s rare that INXS: Access all Areas has returning guests, such was the magnitude of Philip Mortlock’s impact first time around in 2020. As an original and pivotal creative consultant to INXS between 1982-86, Philip’s contribution is particularly timely with the recent 40th anniversary release of Listen like Thieves.

With album cover artwork, photography and film clip contributions, Philip’s skill and creative techniques have proven timeless.

This time around, we wanted to examine the music business both in 1985 vs 2025 examining marketing, product distribution and the critical role support teams play in making and breaking both an album and a band. Still vital and vibrant after 40 plus years in the industry, Philip is still managing artists, their catalogues and most critically allowing them to do what they do best which is making music and does so with integrity and continued passion.

So sit back and enjoy part one of a two part interview where we traverse a wide range of discussion points underpinned your band, INXS.

Love and peace

Haydn & Bee

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